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# cash flow problem

noun phrase (a cash flow problem, cash flow problems)

«cash flow problem» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism, business) not enough money to pay bills right now; being nearly broke.
2. (literal, business) money coming in later than money going out.

### In the lessons

Used by businesses and people to hide «we can't pay» or «we are broke»; sounds technical and temporary. Everyday and business; all regions.

### Examples

- The shop closed because of cash flow problems.
- «I've got a bit of a cash flow problem until payday,» said my brother.
- The club has a cash flow problem and can't pay its players.
- Chat: «Can't come out tonight, cash flow problem lol.»
- The company blamed a cash flow problem for paying suppliers late.
- Our lemonade stand had a cash flow problem: we spent everything on cups.

### Note

It hides «no money» or «can't pay». In maths, cash flow = money in minus money out; a negative number is the problem.